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Catalog Number 155401105 |
Device Problem
Biocompatibility (2886)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Tissue Damage (2104); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695)
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Event Date 09/06/2011 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Initial reporter occupation: attorney.
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Event Description
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Litigation alleges that patient experienced severe and constant pain and suffering, swelling, bursitis, lack of mobility and/or metallosis.Update ad 12 jun 2018: (b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to the receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.In addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges metal wear and elevated metal ions.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary = > no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Corrective action was not indicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch , a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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